Inderjit Rikhye (1920–2007) was a distinguished Indian Army officer and international diplomat known for his significant contributions to United Nations peacekeeping missions. Some highlights of his life and career include: Early Life and Military Career • Born in India in 1920, Inderjit Rikhye joined the Indian Army and served with distinction during and after World War II. • He was an officer in the cavalry, serving in mechanized units of the Indian Army. United Nations Peacekeeping Role • Rikhye's career transitioned to international diplomacy when he was seconded to the United Nations. • He served as the Military Advisor to the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1960 to 1967. • During his tenure, he played a key role in various peacekeeping missions, including overseeing operations in the Congo (ONUC), Cyprus (UNFICYP), and the Middle East. • His leadership in managing crises and conflicts was widely respected, especially in complex, multi-national peacekeeping operations. Post-UN Career • After leaving the UN, Rikhye remained active in the field of peace and conflict resolution. • He wrote extensively on peacekeeping, sharing his insights and experiences through books and articles. His works include Military Adviser to the Secretary-General: UN Peacekeeping and the Congo Crisis and The Thin Blue Line: International Peacekeeping and Its Future. • Rikhye's contributions to international peacekeeping are regarded as pioneering. He was instrumental in shaping the doctrines and practices of modern UN peacekeeping forces. • His emphasis on professionalism, impartiality, and the challenges of peacekeeping in volatile regions has had a lasting impact on military and diplomatic communities. Rikhye is remembered as a trailblazer in peacekeeping and a champion of international diplomacy who bridged military and civilian expertise to foster global peace. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indar_Jit_Rikhye
